Can I Slap a Second Level on Top of a Single-Level House?
If you live in a single-level house, or are considering buying one, you might have wondered about building up. Before you start imagining a roomy new second floor, here are three considerations: First, the foundation. In some cases, you can "slap a second story on top," but only if the foundation o
Staggering Studs
Stagger Your Studs for a Natural Sound Barrier Did you know you can improve the sound-barrier between two rooms if you stagger the wall studs? This is great for between bedrooms or a bedroom and bathroom. To stagger the studs, use a 2x6 at the bottom and top of your framing, instead
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